Stu S Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 When shooting american skeet you leave the pair on stand four and then go for singles on stand 8, that much i know. BUT - on stand 8, can you turn and shoot, or do you have to have them in front of you? Numpty Q probably, but i have no idea! Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 You have to take them as a "driven". Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 You need to shoot them before the centre peg. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu S Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 i was afraid of that! Can't hit them for toffee in front of me, way too fast! Any tips on hitting them? Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 You need to shoot them before the centre peg. Dave Easy peasy lemon squeezy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Like any driven, start with the barrels just below where the target will come from, pick it up get in front of it and pull the trigger. You don't have time to aim, just try and get used to timing it. Some pull through and time it, because I shut my left eye I can't see driven targets once i get in front, just have to get used to the speed and how the picture looks. These are so quick it's about reactions and staying on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 i was afraid of that! Can't hit them for toffee in front of me, way too fast! Any tips on hitting them? Stu a very simple solution i teach is this. when your out next and no-one else is shooting, or you get permision to do so, take 3 steps back and 3 steps left for 8 high, the reverse for 8 low eg right, this gives you a lot more time to hit the target, it presents a softer angle and a marginaly longer bird, get comfortable shooting this then move one pace forward and right, do over, gradualy work your way to the pad, befor long you will find your nocking them down with the best of em. good luck Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Is it mandatory gun-down for american skeet, as olympic is? Or can you shoot it gun-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Is it mandatory gun-down for american skeet, as olympic is? Or can you shoot it gun-up? gun down until you see the bird I believe, i like it as i shoot gun down as a habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Is it mandatory gun-down for american skeet, as olympic is? Or can you shoot it gun-up? gun down until you see the bird I believe, i like it as i shoot gun down as a habit. american skeet is shot gun up, olympic or international is shot gun down, at hip/marked usualy with a pc of tape, there is also a delay of up to three seconds, no gun movement till the bird is seen. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Is it mandatory gun-down for american skeet, as olympic is? Or can you shoot it gun-up? gun down until you see the bird I believe, i like it as i shoot gun down as a habit. american skeet is shot gun up, olympic or international is shot gun down, at hip/marked usualy with a pc of tape, there is also a delay of up to three seconds, no gun movement till the bird is seen. Martin Thanks Martin, I've shot a bit of olympic so used to shooting it gun-down. It must be a bit easy shooting station 8 gun-up though isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thanks Martin, I've shot a bit of olympic so used to shooting it gun-down. It must be a bit easy shooting station 8 gun-up though isn't it? never think that my friend, only say it was easy after you've broken them, i have seen more than one guy fall at 8 thinking it was all over, myself included, complacency catches us all out at times. if you think it easy try this, this is a discipline we shoot for beers after the guns are in bed, shoot 5 straight 8 high, walk two paces forward (you should be at the front of the pad now) shoot again, 5 broken,two paces forward, see how far you get before the gun dosent even shoulder or fire, all of a sudden it becomes very critical as to how slow you are........ skeet is a great disipline for wing shooting, it has all the variables required for shooting in the field, before anyone says its not think about it, you shoot from 8 stations incorperating, overhead shots quatering crossing and incoming, other than a rabbit or teal you got it covered, many guys use it to hone field skills, kudos to you , try a few variants the next time your out, have a buddy pull for you at his discretion, the high or the low his call, not when you call, you just be ready, allow the bird to run farther out than you'd normaly shoot it, see a target change perspective fast, many times with the clubs permision we shoot handicap skeet E.G. from the stand walk 5 yds back, then shoot the cource, the exxtra distance adds a little twist, having said this there are those who shoot skeet in a serious mode, all due respect, it requires focus as do all of the disiplines shot, when you are out shooting for fun be aware of those who aren't, respect there abilities and requirements. have fun but be safe Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Thats fair enough Martin, I didn't mean any disrespect to anybody by it, I'm no top-shot by a long way! When practising, we nearly always have a few from station 8 and its always gun-down as per olympic rules so actually not shot it gun up. I fancy having a go at that challenge you describe though, certainly sounds like it'd keep you on your toes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thats fair enough Martin, I didn't mean any disrespect to anybody by it, I'm no top-shot by a long way! When practising, we nearly always have a few from station 8 and its always gun-down as per olympic rules so actually not shot it gun up. I fancy having a go at that challenge you describe though, certainly sounds like it'd keep you on your toes! no disrespect taken Paulos, my point was too many guys have walked up to stations, myself included, and sprout themselves for a 10, only to walk away with an 8 or so, you then carry the bad feeling to the next stand and do it again, treat every bird as a hard target until its smashed, easily said i know but worth thinking about the next time out. take a few of the chalenges Paulos, you'll have fun and expand your knowledge of target shooting trust me Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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